Join Us At The
CANTON FAIR
Oct 21-Nov 2, 2023
What is the canton fair
The Largest Exhibition of Factories and Suppliers In The World
Join us at the largest sourcing opportunity in the world.
The Canton Fair is huge! It’s the size of three airports. Almost a half mile of exhibitors. The size of 300 football fields.
There are more products than you can possibly imagine. Products that your competitors do not have.
At the Canton Fair you can see, touch, and examine potential products in person. You also get to see a variety of options, so you can compare the quality of your sample against different factories. All without the wait or cost of FedEx.
And of course, engaging with your supplier face-to-face builds trust and rapport, which helps you save money and makes the entire sourcing process simpler and smoother. General consensus is that you can easily save up to 30% by seeing your supplier in person.
If you are serious about increasing your profit margins, lowering your product costs, finding a factory, understanding your supply chain, building relationships, scaling your brand, and putting your business growth on steroids, there is nothing comparable to attending the Canton Fair.
VIDEO: Canton Fair April 2023
VIDEO: Canton Fair Pre-Covid
Details
Canton Fair Trip Itinerary
DAY 1, October 20
You will be met at the airport and driven to the hotel. Have no worries. Meet the other participants, Relax. Join an optional tour of Guangzhou - the third largest city in China.
DAY 2, October 21
A day of training. Learn about doing business in China. Learn about sourcing, factories, shipping, and negotiation.
Sourcing Trips need to be differentiated, just like products. This is where our Sourcing Trip stands apart. You’ll be learning from real experts.
Learn about product choice from people who are selling products into physical stores as well as online. Learn about negotiation from factory owners. Learn about shipping from experienced, registered, freight forwarders.
The day finishes with a dinner cruise seeing the light displays of the buildings along the Pearl River.
DAY 3, October 22
Tour Chinese Factories. See behind the scenes. Learn the four critical factors to look for when you visit your own factories. See how internal quality is ensured and learn how you should address it within your own factories. Learn firsthand about business culture. Learn how to see the critical things other people miss.
DAY 4, October 23
First day of the Canton Fair Phase 2. Visit the Fair with experts at your side to explain what you see and guide you in your choices. See real negotiation with real factories in front of you.
Dinner and Mastermind to review your first day.
DAY 5, October 24
Continue your visit at the Canton Fair
PARTY
DAY 6, October 25
Continue your visit at the Canton Fair
Dinner with Special Guest
DAY 7, October 26
Continue your visit at the Canton Fair
Dinner on your own, and optional Mastermind
DAY 8, October 27
Continue your visit at the Canton Fair
Final Day for Shortened Option
Special Trip and Dinner for people on the Full Program
Dinner with Special Guest for people on the Full Program
Day 9, October 28
Travel to Yiwu (optional) to see the world’s largest Commodity Product Market. This is where most products that you see on Alibaba are sold. See them and touch them in person. This is where you will find the best selection of new products for Amazon, and add-on products to expand your product line for stores. (Flights not included)
DAY 10, October 29
Meet your own personal interpreter and guide. Visit Yiwu with your guide.
Dinner and Mastermind
DAY 11, October 30
Visit Yiwu in the morning.
Return to Guangzhou.
DAY 12, October 31
First day of the Canton Fair Phase 3.
Dinner on your own, and optional Mastermind .
DAY 13, November 1
Continue your visit at the Canton Fair Phase 3
* Final Celebration Dinner *
DAY 14, November 2
Continue your visit at the Canton Fair Phase 3
Final Day of Full Option
- Continue at Fair, Fly home, or Visit factories
- Premium Option: Arrange to have me, or a coach, accompany you to your factory. (spaces are limited)
What Is Our Differentiator?
Years of Experience
- Dozens of Canton Fairs
- Hundreds of Factories
- Amazon plus Retail Stores
Includes MORE than Canton Fair
- Network with Business Professionals
- Visit Yiwu and Explore with Your Own Guide/Translator
- VIP tour of Guangzhou Port
Guidance and Attention Throughout
- 24/7 Support
- Help Whenever You Need
- No Additional Fees for Access to Experts
Testimonials
Customize Your Experience
The Foundation of our China Sourcing Trip is to meet suppliers AND to learn. Our Mission is to provide a supportive knowledgeable worry-free experience. During our trip you will meet and network with people who will accelerate the growth of your business. You will have hands-on experiences and training that will advance you far ahead of your competitors. You will have VIP access to areas and factories that most Chinese never have. Every day builds your business, and every day is packed with value.
However, we realize that sometimes budgets get in the way of necessity. Therefore we have three versions of our trip.
The FULL version is Oct 21-Nov 2, including five days at Phase Two of the Canton Fair, three days at Phase Three, a day of classroom training, a day of factory visits, a 2-day visit to Yiwu, and exclusive networking and VIP visits you won't get anywhere else.
The SHORTENED version is Oct 21-27, including five days at Phase Two of the Canton Fair, a day of classroom training, a day of factory visits, and some of the exclusive networking and VIP visits.
The PREMIUM version is everything in the FULL version, plus I will accompany you on a visit to your factory.
We will be staying at the beautiful Soluxe Hotel in Guangzhou. It is a 5-star hotel with spacious rooms and a restaurant that serves both Western and Chinese food. You have the choice of a room for yourself, or to take a roommate if you prefer.
Whichever choices you make, you will be personally met at the airport upon your arrival, and you will have full access to coaches throughout your stay. We have a well-deserved reputation for holding your hand and helping you succeed.
Early Registration Discount ends August 10, 2023
SHORTENED
October 21 - 27
5-STAR HOTEL
$6200
$5580
Early Registration
for a single room
$5500
$4950
Early Registration
split a shared room
FULL
October 21 - November 2
5-STAR HOTEL
$9500
$8550
Early Registration
for a single room
$8400
$7560
Early Registration
split a shared room
PREMIUM
October 21 - November 2
5-STAR HOTEL
$11000
$9900
Early Registration
for a single room
$9800
$8820
Early Registration
split a shared room
Details
Are You Still On The Fence?
Suppliers are eager to make deals. This was confirmed at the April Canton Fair. You just need to know the right way to negotiate with them.
In our program, you will learn how to negotiate with Chinese suppliers. You will first learn negotiation in safe classroom training before the Fair. Then you will visit a factory to understand what happens behind the scenes. At the fair you will shadow me and watch me negotiate with suppliers live, in-person. (A secretly recorded video of me negotiating for students is attached.)
After you finish the classroom training on negotiation, the factory visit, and the shadowing of me negotiating, you will be able to negotiate on your own. However, I will be available at any time to join you, to be at your side, and to aid you, if you need my help.
To make it easier, you’ll get a workbook filled with the questions to ask the potential supplier so that you won’t have to worry about forgetting important questions.
[We’ll also give you an expense log, since the entire trip should be deductible from taxes] That means, if you do this correctly with your accountant, the trip will be free.
A recording by a participant shadowing me during an actual negotiation at the Canton Fair before Covid. (20 minutes)
VIDEO: Negotiation At Canton Fair
Your entire trip should be a tax deduction. We provide a journal to support you.
Our exclusive Canton Fair Workbook provides fill-in-the-blank guidance for supplier discussions and factory visits.
Important Details
- The trip includes hotel, but does not include airfare, or non-group event meals.
- Optional add-ons, such as city tours, additional factory visits, and panda conservatory (if open) will be available at additional fees to be posted by August 20, 2023.
- You are responsible for obtaining travel insurance, and Visa.
- Refund Policy: If you are unable to attend the October 2023 Trip or if the Trip is canceled by the organizer, your payment will be carried forward to the next Trip in April 2024. If you are unable to attend the April 2024 Trip, or if that Trip is canceled by the organizer, you will get a full refund minus deposit.